06 May 2014
I am getting error in the preparation of TDS return for Q-4. Error message is "T-FV-408 Invalid "Total TDS by the current employer" (aggregate of the amount in column 323 of Annexure I)
However, this column is auto filed. I have not done anything in that.
Has someone faced same problem. Grateful for advice.
28 July 2025
The error **"T-FV-408 Invalid 'Total TDS by the current employer' (aggregate of the amount in column 323 of Annexure I)"** typically means there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the total TDS deducted reported in Annexure I of Form 24Q, especially related to salary details.
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### Common reasons & fixes:
1. **Mismatch in TDS amount across Annexure I and Summary:**
* The total TDS deducted as per column 323 (which sums TDS deducted on salaries) might not match the total TDS declared in the summary or other parts of the return. * Even if it's auto-filled, sometimes the software might not correctly aggregate data if there is some invalid or missing employee data.
2. **Data entry issue in Annexure I:**
* Check each deductee detail row for completeness, especially the TDS deducted column. * Make sure the TDS deducted per employee is not negative or blank if applicable.
3. **Version incompatibility:**
* You said you are using RPU 3.9 and FVU 4.2. These versions should be compatible, but sometimes bugs occur. * Try re-downloading the latest RPU version from the NSDL site and re-entering data.
4. **Corrupted file or data:**
* Sometimes, the file might be corrupted or have formatting issues. * Try creating a new TDS return for the quarter, re-enter the data afresh instead of using the old file.
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### Steps you can try:
* Validate each employee record in Annexure I for completeness and correctness. * Check that the total TDS deducted for each employee is correctly entered. * Check for any negative or zero values in TDS deducted column. * Reopen the RPU utility, refresh the data and re-generate the return. * If still error persists, create a fresh return file for the quarter and enter data again. * Confirm you are using the latest version of RPU and FVU from the official NSDL TIN website. * If all fails, contact NSDL helpdesk for support with error code T-FV-408.
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If you want, you can share some anonymized sample data (like the TDS deducted figures per employee) and I can help check for inconsistencies. Would you like to try that?